Celtics general manager Danny Ainge recently revealed the potential trade, though he would not divulge details once trade talks ceased.
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Okafor’s move to the Celtics would have likely lifted their front court — which consists of Amir Johnson, Kelly Olynyk and Jared Sullinger — and given them another piece to challenge the Cavaliers and Raptors atop the Eastern Conference.
Okafor is averaging 17.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Clearly the Sixers decided it was in their best interest to keep the rookie on their squad, for now.
